The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 10 Oct 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 3 Editorials

On 10 October 2025 Vocab24 covered 3 editorials from Spotting Error (Rule 100), Idioms and Phrases Quiz, Daily Dose of Idioms and taught 20 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

20 words from this day's editorials

Adept (adjective) – Very skilled or proficient at something.कुशल, निपुण Synonyms: Expert, Skilled, Proficient, Accomplished · Antonyms: Inept, Unskilled, Incompetent, Clumsy
Candid (adjective) – Truthful and straightforward; frank.स्पष्टवादी, निष्कपट Synonyms: Frank, Honest, Open, Sincere · Antonyms: Deceptive, Secretive, Reserved, Insincere
Livid (adjective) – Extremely angry; furious.क्रोधित, गुस्से से भरा हुआ Synonyms: Enraged, Incensed, Furious, Irate · Antonyms: Calm, Pleased, Cheerful, Content
Pensive (adjective) – Engaged in deep or serious thought.चिंतनशील, विचारमग्न Synonyms: Thoughtful, Reflective, Contemplative, Meditative · Antonyms: Carefree, Thoughtless, Heedless, Unreflective
Stagnant (adjective) – Not flowing or moving; showing no activity or progress.ठहरा हुआ, स्थिर Synonyms: Motionless, Inactive, Dormant, Static · Antonyms: Active, Flowing, Dynamic, Vibrant
Anodyne (adjective) – Something that soothes, relieves pain, or is inoffensive.शांतिदायक, पीड़ा-हर Synonyms: Soothing, Calming, Mild, Inoffensive · Antonyms: Irritating, Harsh, Painful, Offensive
Contumacious (adjective) – Stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority.हठी, अवज्ञाकारी Synonyms: Rebellious, Defiant, Insubordinate, Unyielding · Antonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Submissive, Docile
Hebetude (Noun) – The state of being dull, sluggish, or mentally lethargic.मूढ़ता, सुस्ती Synonyms: Lethargy, Inactivity, Dullness, Sluggishness · Antonyms: Alertness, Activity, Energy, Vivacity
Nugatory (adjective) – Of no value or importance; useless or insignificant.निष्फल, महत्वहीन Synonyms: Trivial, Worthless, Futile, Insignificant · Antonyms: Valuable, Important, Meaningful, Significant
Salient (adjective) – Most noticeable or important; prominent.मुख्य, प्रमुख Synonyms: Prominent, Noticeable, Conspicuous, Striking · Antonyms: Inconspicuous, Unnoticeable, Minor, Unimportant
Aghast (adjective) – Filled with horror or shock.भयभीत या स्तब्ध Synonyms: Appalled, Horrified, Shocked, Stunned · Antonyms: Calm, Unconcerned, Unmoved, Unaffected
Dismal (adjective) – Depressing; dreary; causing a mood of gloom or misery.उदास या निराशाजनक Synonyms: Gloomy, Dreary, Melancholy, Depressing · Antonyms: Cheerful, Bright, Pleasant, Joyful
Hasty (adjective) – Done with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.जल्दबाज़ या उतावला Synonyms: Impulsive, Rash, Quick, Hurried · Antonyms: Cautious, Deliberate, Slow, Careful
Novel (adjective) – New or unusual in an interesting way.नया या अनोखा Synonyms: Innovative, Original, Uncommon, Unique · Antonyms: Common, Ordinary, Familiar, Traditional
Stealthy (adjective) – Behaving, done, or made in a secret or cautious way to avoid being noticed.गुप्त रूप से या चोरी-छिपे किया गया Synonyms: Furtive, Clandestine, Secretive, Sneaky · Antonyms: Open, Overt, Public, Obvious
Asperity (Noun) – Harshness or severity in tone, manner, or temper.कटुता या कठोरता Synonyms: Harshness, Severity, Sharpness, Sternness · Antonyms: Gentleness, Mildness, Softness, Kindness
Effrontery (Noun) – Shameless or rude boldness; insolent behavior.निर्लज्जता या बेहयाई Synonyms: Impudence, Audacity, Insolence, Brashness · Antonyms: Modesty, Shyness, Humility, Respect
Expiate (verb) – To make amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing.प्रायश्चित करना या पाप का प्रायश्चित करना Synonyms: Atone, Redeem, Compensate, Redress · Antonyms: Blame, Condemn, Offend, Worsen
Raconteur (Noun) – A person who tells stories in an amusing or skillful way.कुशल या मनोरंजक कहानीकार Synonyms: Storyteller, Narrator, Anecdotist, Conversationalist · Antonyms: Listener, Mute, Silent Person, Introvert
Sententious (adjective) – Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner; full of wise sayings.उपदेशात्मक या घिसे-पिटे नैतिक वचनों से भरा हुआ Synonyms: Moralizing, Pompous, Preachy, Didactic · Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Unpretentious, Simple